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Mechanical and Sensorial Training in the Olfactive Rehabilitation of Patients With Total Laryngectomy

Mechanical and Sensorial Training in the Olfactive Rehabilitation of Patients With Total Laryngectomy : a Randomized Controlled Study

NCT07122037•University Hospital of Mont-Godinne

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Summary

To assess the efficacy of two olfactory rehabilitation protocols (Nasal Airflow-Inducing Maneuver (NAIM) with or without ol-factory training) on olfactory function (sniffing stick test) and quality of life (questionnaire Self-MOQ and EORTC QLQ-H\&N35) in patients with total laryngectomy.

Eligibility

Age

18 - No limit years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria

•Man or woman over 18 years of age, with no upper age limit
•Patient scheduled to total laryngectomy either for oncological purpose (treatment approved by local tumor board) or for functional purpose (se-vere chronic inhalation)

Exclusion Criteria

•Insufficient French language skills.
•Preexistent anosmia (Sniffin' Stick test score \<16/48)
•Contraindications to MRI imaging (e.g., metallic foreign bodies, claustro-phobia…)
•Severe chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps (Davos score 3 or more)

Locations (1)

CHU UCL Namur Site Godinne

Yvoir, Belgium

Key Dates

Start Date

September 7, 2021

Primary Completion Date

September 1, 2025

Completion Date

September 1, 2025

Last Updated

August 14, 2025

Enrollment

ACTUAL participants

Conditions

Cognitive AgingHyposmiaTotal Laryngectomy

Interventions

DosMedical Smell Training Set

DEVICE

Nasal Airflow Inducing Maneuver

BEHAVIORAL

Olfactory Training on Smell Dysfunction Patients in HK

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Olfaction DisordersSmell Disorders+5 more

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RECRUITINGNA

Olfactory Training As a Treatment for Olfactory Dysfunction Post COVID-19

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HyposmiaCOVID-19+3 more

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Data Source & Attribution

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ClinicalTrials.gov last update: August 14, 2025Data synced to Clareo: March 29, 2026

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Mechanical and Sensorial Training in the Olfactive Rehabilitation of Patients With Total Laryngectomy

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